I love spray basting, all that I do. May depend on the brand of spray you use. I started with the Dritz (worked at Joann) have used June Taylor, 505..etc and always go back to the Dritz. Does not require alot of spray, always repositioning...and does not gum up your needle.....Do have a can of Elmers I am going to test out, bought at Walmart half the price of Dritz....